2020 has been an unprecedented year and something that brought forward challenges for almost all of us. So many people couldn`t see their loved ones, spent days in isolation and many more challenges but most importantly, people came together when it meant the most. It won`t be entirely wrong to say that the year 2020 has been a trying year in many different ways. So from our guild to your guild and to all who follow us on our blog, we wish you all a healthy, Happy New Year for 2021.
Judith a long time member of the guild has recently moved closer to be near family. We miss her very much . Judith says ....
"Done just in time for Christmas!" It's 2/8 cotton, undulating twill, repeating warp colours as weft colours.
Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.
Miss you all. Please pass on my best wishes to everyone. Judith
A post by Louise Smith, one of our guild members. Her Facebook page is "Lady Weaving in the Woods". She says ... I have completed this Ruana for an order. 100% Alpaca natural grays and choc brown with some pale gray overdyed teal and dark gray for the plaid. Washed and fulled which results in a soft, warm garment. Two long rectangles were woven and then handstitched 36" up the back matching the plaids. Stitched my design label at the inside back neckline to reinforce the back seam. 4 shaft twill. 56" across width of back and 72" plus 3" fringes in total length. Knee length on a 5'6" person. Ready for winter chills with this ruana.
We would like to thank Centenoka Park Mall for providing the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers a space to host their Annual Christmas Event. This event was run like a store to coincide with the malls Covid guidelines. We had at least 100 people come through each day and it was a success! This years displays were organized by colour and each table had their own colour theme. Thank you to the team that put this event together along with all the volunteers, it was greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank all the shoppers for supporting the guild.
Thank you, stay safe and Merry Christmas. 🎄
Pictures 📸 courtesy of Marianne McKee. Thank you.
Just wanted to thank the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers for letting us use your window at the Piccadilly Mall for our Remembrance Day display. I've attached a picture of what we did. That window turned out to be the perfect size for what we wanted to do this year.
Please thank your members for us. Looking forward to your upcoming sale!
Sandra, Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.
Old or New Gallery?
I was cleaning out some of my art stuff and found this article in Galleries West magazine from the summer of 2010. The camper was engaged as a mobile unit attending festivals etc. to connect with people who would never step into a gallery. I'm thinking it would have been an idea for a Covid summer! Just 10 years ahead of its time. Sharon.
